Daniel Farke portrays a calm, emotionless demeanour when speaking to reporters during a press conference, but the Leeds United manager will be feeling the pressure behind the scenes.
The concern surrounding Leeds at the moment is that while they are operating above a point a game, the run of fixtures after the November break is tough. A point a game is believed to be enough for safety.
Leeds have 11 points from 10 games. But after Sunday’s trip to Forest, which is almost a must-not-lose fixture for Farke now, Leeds face Aston Villa, Man City, Liverpool, and Chelsea in the space of two weeks.
Some Leeds fans think the poor form – three defeats in four, four defeats in five away games – is not Farke’s fault and that the recruitment team should be blamed; the buck ultimately stops with the boss.
Daniel Farke applauds Leeds United fans after a Premier League defeat at Brighton
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How long does Daniel Farke have to save his Leeds job?
On Saturday, The Mail’s Aadam Patel reports that Leeds insiders have shared what will make or break Farke’s tenure as Leeds manager. The belief being that Leeds should have more points than they do.
Especially, given the incredibly tough run of fixtures coming up. Patel reports on The Mail’s site that Farke has five games to save his job. His tenure will be judged on the next five and it could lead to his sack.
While Farke will have preferred an easier run of games to be judged upon, insiders and supporters calling for his head will point to the fact that Leeds should have more points, and his job wouldn’t be in doubt.
Date Opposition Venue Prediction
9 November, 2025 Nottingham Forest City Ground 1-1 Draw
23 November, 2025 Aston Villa Elland Road 1-1 Draw
29 November, 2025 Manchester City Elland Road 3-0 Loss
3 December, 2025 Chelsea Stamford Bridge 2-1 Loss
6 December, 2025 Liverpool Elland Road 2-1 Loss
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It is incredibly harsh to be discussing Farke’s tenure. Removing the threat of Leeds’ next five games, The Whites would jump at the chance to sit in 16th place at the end of the season, and the average is good.
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But it is difficult to see where Leeds’ next win will come. Brendan Rodgers is out of work after leaving Celtic and prior to Farke’s appointment, Leeds really wanted to hire the former Liverpool manager.
Ange Postecoglou has also been linked with Leeds in the past and is looking for a job after being sacked by Nottingham Forest. The Aussie, however, might not be seen as a manager to fight against relegation.
Links with Red Bull’s Head of Global Football, Jurgen Klopp, have been rubbished. For now, Farke is still in a job and a win against Nottingham Forest will ease the pressure. But until the next win, pressure grows.